der Gegenspieler
Translation
opponent, adversary, antagonist, rival
Examples
Im Finale traf er auf seinen alten Gegenspieler.
In the final, he met his old opponent.
Der Held und sein Gegenspieler kämpften.
The hero and his antagonist fought.
Grammar Patterns
to be sb.'s opponent He is my political opponent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Gegner, der Konkurrent, der Rivale; Antonyms: der Mitspieler (teammate), der Partner (partner)
Etymology
Composed of 'gegen' (against) and 'Spieler' (player). It literally means an 'against-player'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'Spieler' (player) on the opposite side of the field, playing 'gegen' (against) your team.